Case Studies
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Technology Investment Planning & Business Cases
Australian Transmission & Distribution Network Service Provider
Context
An Australian T&D utility required robust justification for technology investments. Various IT/OT technology and software upgrades needed clear, executive-level business cases to secure critical funding.
Action
Authored over ten comprehensive business cases bridging complex technical requirements with commercial realities. Distilled intricate SCADA and telecom needs into clear strategies for the executive board.
Outcome
Secured vital executive management approvals across multiple critical technology deployments, ensuring continuous funding and system modernization.
Telecommunications Strategy and Grid Modernization
US Tranmission Utility
Context
A Transmission utility in the Pacific Northwest faced aging telecommunications network equipment near end-of-life, just as grid modernization activities generated significant new data and service demands.
Action
Conducting detailed gap analysis, applying a custom maturity assessment framework. Developed the strategic roadmap to bridge current state to target state, defining key business requirements.
Outcome
Delivered a comprehensive strategy approved by management, securing positive feedback and providing a clear pathway for network infrastructure upgrades.
Private LTE Deployment for Autonomous Haulage
Pilbara Iron Ore Mining
Context
A private LTE network deployment project supporting autonomous haulage of Iron Ore in the Pilbara was critically behind schedule. Client required immediate intervention to recover this 'Red' project.
Action
Stepped in as Project Manager, coordinating technical experts and service providers. Implemented milestone-based recovery, managing deployment of macro and mini cells for the autonomous system.
Outcome
Successfully recovered the project schedule, delivering the critical private LTE network on time and securing strong positive feedback from the client.
Frontend Engineering for VNI West Telecommunications
Australian Transmission Network Service Provider (TNSP)
Context
An Australian Transmission utility required a new 500kV terminal station. Frontend engineering needed detailed telecommunications concept designs, but initial inputs lacked sufficiently defined requirements.
Action
Subcontracted as Owner's Engineer to establish project control. Produced the critical concept design, presenting viable network topology and technology options suitable for grid interconnection.
Outcome
Delivered design inputs that confirmed technical requirements. This work now provides the essential foundation for subsequent detailed design stages of the project.
DER Orchestration via Virtual Power Plant
Australian Distribution Network Service Provider
Context
An Australian Distribution utility piloted the orchestration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). This required integrating customer assets to enter a real-world energy market.
Action
Served as Project Engineer, acting as the critical interface between local engineering and offshore development teams. Ensured seamless communication and guided the deployment and integration of a Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Outcome
Facilitated successful collaboration and technical integration for the pilot, successfully demonstrating a reliable, manageable power source and advancing grid modernisation in Western Australia.
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